Towards harmonisation of welfare indicators for dairy
Animal welfare is becoming increasingly important to farmers, consumers, and retailers. In this regard, the reliable assessment of welfare on dairy farms is a crucial step in herd management and farm assurance, but potentially also for cattle breeding. The implementation of suitable welfare indicators is spreading across the world, and it involves research institutes and […]
Practical measures for sustainable dairy production
In a preview article from the upcoming IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook edition 3, we look at a case study in Ireland to harness practical measures within dairy agroecosystems to address climate change and biodiversity. Ireland is one of the 197 countries that have signed up to the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit the rise […]
Open Letter on the Value of Animal Agriculture
An action plan for a climate resilient dairy sector
In a preview article from the forthcoming IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook edition 3, which will be released in June, we look at how the Dutch dairy sector is mobilizing to become further climate resilient. Following the Paris Agreement, the Dutch government approved a Climate Act in which the Netherlands’ climate goals are set. In the […]
IDF ‘raises a virtual glass’ on World Milk Day 2020
Brussels, 1 June 2020 – The International Dairy Federation (IDF) fetes the 20th anniversary of World Milk Day with a online celebration for its global experts – and the achievements of one in particular.
JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK PARTNERSHIP ON COVID-19
ICAR/IDF Workshop: Animal-based indicators to promote welfare in dairy cows
IDF and ICAR to host a workshop on the use of animal-based indicators of dairy cow welfare and its potential hamonization on 9 June 2020.
Nutrition, health and food technology: Expert insights on non-bovine milk at IDF Symposium
Growing global interest in non-bovine milk
“It is vital we encourage the next generation of female scientists into the dairy sector”
11 February is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. To mark this important event, we spoke to Prof. Sylvie Turgeon, Professor at STELA-INAF, Université Laval and co-chair of the IDF International Cheese Science and Technology Symposium Organizing Committee, to gain her perspective on the presence and influence of women in dairy science. […]
Call for proposals extended until 10 January 2020
Growing global interest in a range of animal milks, including goat, buffalo and sheep milk.
